JOB SUMMARY:

Center Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Technician is also a Youth Center Lead and is trained as Behavior Technicians according to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Department of Early Education Director II to implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs as directed by Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst/ Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Master Level Clinician Supervisor. They are responsible for implementing behavioral interventions programs as directed by Program coordinator and or Master Level Clinician Supervisor. Behavioral intervention services to patients with diagnosis (DSM 5) or an Autism Spectrum /Autistic /Asperger/PDD, NOS and other behavioral health diagnosis. This is performed in accordance with the outpatient mental health clinic program. Patients are picked up and dropped off within the Randolph, Brockton, Quincy and Dorchester area and traveling to patients? homes is required daily as part of duties.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Reports to the Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst/ Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Supervisor and other supervisors.

• Maintain a weekly schedule and develop lesson plans for intensive teaching sessions and small group intervention.

• Manages all students on caseload including monitoring dates, scheduling with school and family, development goals and transition assessments/plans when necessary

• Complete required documents including assessments, quarterly progress reports, report cards/transcripts (as assigned), graduation portfolios, and other required documents by due date.

• Communicate regularly with parents/clinical staff to ensure patient goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data on each patient including updating and monitoring data sheets for the educational team.

• Correctly implement and monitor classroom behavior management system and student-specific behavior plans in collaboration with the behavioral supervisory team.

• Completes record of service for patients by designated due date/timeframe

• Responsible for following all training on other policies and procedures that do not fall under the above two responsibilities

• Uses professional language at all times including but not limited to describing the children?s deficits and/or behaviors and maintaining their safety

• Assists the BCBA /Supervisor in implementing behavioral programming in a 1:1 setting.

• Monitors patient?s progress in the implementation of the goals of the treatment plan developed by the BCBA /Supervisor.

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.

• Collects data, conducts assessments (e.g., stimulus preference assessments) and writes progress notes on each patient intervention within program professional standards.

• With the BCBA, instructs patients and family/significant others in-home programs and protocols.

• Provides coaching, support, and guidance to the patient?s parent/guardian/caregiver in implementing a treatment plan.

• Directly implements skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by BCBA /Supervisor

• Attends all supervision meetings, in-service and care conferences programs as assigned.

• Instructs a patient's parent/guardian/caregiver in the program with BCBA /Supervisor.

• Observes confidentiality and safeguards on all patient-related information.

• Reports to the BCBA Supervisor if the patient is not achieving the goals and objectives outlined in the treatment plan.

• Immediately reports to BCBA Supervisor any patient incidents/variances or complaints.

• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.

• Reports all incomplete work assignments to BCBA Supervisor.

• Demonstrates effective time management, organizational skills through timely submission of documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.

• Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.

• Must maintain clean CORI AND SORI

• Understands and adheres to all policies and procedures.

KEY SKILLS & BEHAVIOR:

• Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills willing to work directly with patients and clients

• Ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situations and diverse populations

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent time management skills

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• $15-$24 per hour depending on experience

• Days Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Professional Education & Stipend towards Early Learning Director Certificate, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analyst

• Flexible Schedule but must be able to work in the late afternoons and evening until 8:15 pm and weekends

TO APPLY:

• Please see our website at https://lamourclinic.org/careers/job-board/entry/141/ to apply

• You will be directed to upload a cover letter and resume if suitable for the position

• Complete writing sample sent via email

• Return to email provided for scheduled interview